Arkansas welcomes the Gamecocks in Fayetteville to open the season - not South Carolina, but Ohio Valley Conference member Jacksonville State.

Last season the Gamecocks finished 7-4, including 6-2 in conference and 4-2 on the road. That road record includes a 38-14 loss to SEC member Kentucky in Lexington. While JSU opens the season with SEC member Arkansas this season, the Gamecocks also wrap up the regular season at SEC member Florida in Gainesville.

The most interesting aspect of this FCS level opponent (formerly known as Division I-AA) is that they are led by former Razorback head coach Jack Crowe...